Recent content by zerinus

Okay, thanks. I missed that. That was a reference to Cornelius in the words of Peter in acts 10: Acts 10: 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35 But in every nation [and religion] he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness...

The question is not what you mean by it, but what Paul meant by it; and you don’t have to look very far, because he tells us.

The way your question is framed necessitates an explanation. That he lives “by the faith of the Son of God”. That is in his own words. I think that I did. Where do you get the idea from the context that it means what you think it does? That is the question that you need to answer before...

I am not following you. We are discussing Christian theology, which is derived from scripture. If you think that I have misquoted, misunderstood, or misinterpreted scripture, here is your chance to explain to us how and why. But you can’t simply object to my quoting scripture. That doesn’t make...

Okay, here is the full quote in context: Galatians 2: 19 For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. 20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of...

You need to provide scripture reference for that before it can be discussed. What scripture(s) were you referring to specifically that speak of Jesus being “life in us”? Context is required before it can be properly discussed.

You got that nearly right but not quite. It is not just faith, but faith coupled with repentance: Matthew 4: 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 12: 41 The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and...

Since you guys are obsessed with Mormonism, and can’t leave it alone, even though this is meant to be a Calvinism forum, I will be happy to respond. I am pleased to inform you that Mormonism is God’s only true Church in the world today. It is a Restoration of the original and true Church of...

“Cults” are the ones who can’t stand biblical and divine truth presented to them in plain language as plain as it can be. They hate the light, and prefer to be in darkness rather than light.

What I have said is clear. I suggest you don’t try to put words in my mouth.

Good quote. The next verse is important as well: Luke 18: 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. A sinner can still humble himself and be exalted.

How do you explain hundreds of passages in the Bible which say the opposite? That is not an exaggeration. The number of passages in the Bible, Old and New Testaments, that say men are, can be, have been, and will be righteous (and blessed by God accordingly) are legion. I could quote them all...

LOL! Okay, restate your question one more time, clearly and succinctly, and I will do my best to give it a short, succinct reply.

Because it is relevant (vital) to the theology being discussed. Salvation and eternal life that can be lost is neither salvation nor eternal life by definition. Period. End of story. The best that one can have in this life is the assurance of salvation and eternal life in the world to come...

You are putting a brave face on it, and doing the best you can; but there are two issues with that argument. The first is the logic of it is faulty, it presents an irrational argument. You can’t be both a sinner and not a sinner at the same time. It is either one or the other. The other problem...